What Are People From Guinea Called?

Name: Guinea
Address: West Africa, Guinea

West Africa, Guinea

Guinea

People from Guinea are called:

People from Guinea are called Guinean.

Demonym:

Guinean

Pronunciation:

/ɡɪˈniən/

About Guinea

Capital city: Conakry.
Rich in natural resources including bauxite, gold, and diamonds.
Known for diverse landscapes from coastal plains to highland regions.
French is the official language with many local languages spoken.

Quick Facts

Population:: 14,190,612 (2024 est.)
Country:: Guinea
Region:: West Africa

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Etymology & Origin

From the Berber word 'aguinaw' meaning 'black people', used to describe the region south of the Sahara.

Nearby Places

Other places in the region and their demonyms

Guinea-Bissau

northwest of Guinea

People are called:

Bissau-Guinean

Senegal

north of Guinea

People are called:

Senegalese

Mali

northeast of Guinea

People are called:

Malian

Quick Facts

Population:: 14,190,612 (2024 est.)
Country:: Guinea
Region:: West Africa

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